Martin D-X2E Molly Tuttle Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Vintage Sunburst

The Interstellar Tone Traveler recognizes Molly Tuttle as one of the most gifted acoustic guitarists to emerge in a generation — a flatpicking champion whose speed, musicality, and genre-defying artistry have earned her a place among the most celebrated players in the acoustic universe. The D-X2E Molly Tuttle Signature tells her story in every detail, drawing inspiration from her beloved 1943 D-18 and translating the feel, character, and personality of that irreplaceable vintage instrument into an accessible X Series package built for the road. The Vintage Sunburst satin top is warm and quietly radiant, and the figured mahogany HPL back and sides bring a visual richness to the platform that standard HPL doesn't attempt — a nod to the figured mahogany character of the vintage instrument that inspired the whole design. Scalloped X-bracing over a solid spruce top delivers clear, articulate tone with the presence and note separation that Molly's intricate playing demands, while the Old Style 18 multi-stripe rosette connects the instrument unmistakably to the D-18 tradition at its heart. What makes this signature model genuinely personal is in the details that only Molly could have brought to it. The moon phase fingerboard inlays — rendered in faux MOP and faux abalone — are among the most distinctive and imaginative inlay designs found anywhere in Martin's catalog, tracing the lunar cycle up the ebony fingerboard with a quiet, cosmic poetry that suits the Interstellar narrative perfectly. The 1941 neck profile, making its X Series debut here for the first time, delivers the comfortable, vintage-shaped feel of the early 1940s golden era — rounded, full, and natural in the hand — at a 1 11/16" nut width tailored to Molly's preference. Custom oval tuner buttons on nickel open-gear tuners add another personal visual touch, and Martin E1 electronics with built-in tuner make the jump to stage effortless. Two signature Martins in the catalog, two extraordinary artists, two completely different personalities — the Interstellar Tone Traveler is proud to carry both. Top: Spruce Finish Top: Satin Top Color: Vintage Sunburst Top Inlay: None Binding: None Bridge Material: Ebony Bridge Style: Modern Belly Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32" Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic Bridge Pin Dots: None Pickguard: Faux Tortoise Pickguard Inlay: None Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe Saddle: Compensated White Tusq Saddle Radius: 16" Body Size: D-14 Fret Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint Back Material: Figured Mahogany HPL Side Material: Figured Mahogany HPL Body Finish: Satin Back Purfling/Strip: None Back Inlay Material: None Bracing Pattern: X-Brace Brace Shape: Scalloped Brace Material: Spruce Brace SIze: 5/16" Heel Cap: Black Boltaron Endpiece: None Endpiece Inlay: None Neck Shape: 1941 Neck Taper: Standard Taper Neck Material: Select Hardwood Neck Color: Natural Neck Finish: Hand Applied Scale Length: 25.4" Number of Frets: 20 Neck Joins Body: 14 Fret Fingerboard Material: Ebony Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8" Nut Width: 1 11/16" Inlay Style: Moon Phase Design Fingerboard Inlay Material: Faux MOP & Faux Abalone Fingerboard Binding: None Headstock Shape: Solid Headplate Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL Headplate Logo Style: Silver Script Ink Headplate Binding Material: None Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear Knob: Oval Nut Material: White Corian Electronics: Martin E1 Case: Martin Signature Gig Bag

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